Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting and measuring gas flow are disclosed in which lidar distance information, acquired during the detection of gas using a lidar sensor, is used together with prevailing wind data to determine local wind data for the leak location. This local wind data, which may comprise one or more vectors or a 3D wind model, is used in the determination of flow rate.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques directed to digital credential dependency management. Metadata mappings are maintained between digital credentials, their underlying attributes, and dependent entities which verify and rely upon the digital credentials. When a digital credential is presented for proof to a verification entity, a dependency mapping is generated linking between the verification entity and the attributes that the verification entity requested for presentation. Updates to the digital credentials, or underlying attributes of the digital credentials, can trigger automatic notifications to the verification entities indicated in the dependency mapping. Automatic notifications, as well as their contents, may be defined by user settings to dictate which verification entities receive notifications and what digital credential and underlying attribute information is included in said notifications.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, methods, software, and data structures for product identifier not-on-file imaging system and processing. Some such embodiments include solutions that automate capturing and communicating images of imaged items for which an item identifier (e.g., UPC, DIGIMARC) cannot be located to facilitate correction and updating of product lookup databases to remove inefficiencies and sub-optimal experiences and realization at checkout. One such embodiment in the form of a method includes delivering, to a product pricing update location, an image of an item presented to a product scanner for scanning upon an occurrence of an item-not-on-file event indicating an unsuccessful price lookup database query performed with regard to an item identifier read by the product scanner from the presented item.

Abstract: This patent application presents a device and method for treating glioblastoma and other malignant tumors of the brain and central nervous system with ultraviolet radiation. The evidence for this possible treatment comes from a large statistical correlation between the incidence of these cancers and the strength of ultraviolet reaching the ground in that location. The weaker the ultraviolet, the more such tumors. The device uses the yearly intensity of ultraviolet from Hawaii, the place with the strongest ultraviolet and the lowest incidence rate for such malignant tumors. The method entails exposure to the ultraviolet in the device for twenty minutes a day, three times a week. The hope is that people with these malignant tumors will live longer than those not undergoing this treatment.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of vehicular antenna assemblies and methods relating to assembling vehicular antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, a vehicular antenna assembly generally includes a dielectric antenna carrier and at least one antenna coupled to the dielectric antenna carrier. The at least one antenna includes a lower end portion that extends downwardly relative to the dielectric antenna carrier. The lower end portion is positionable within an opening in a printed circuit board and/or positionable in electrical contact with a contact member along the printed circuit board when the dielectric antenna carrier and the at least one antenna are moved relatively downward toward the printed circuit board.

Abstract: This is a device and method for treating eight kinds of cancer with ultraviolet radiation. The cancers include ovarian, urinary (including bladder), melanoma, uterine, adult leukemia, lymphoma (Non-Hodgkin's), lung and prostate. The main claim is that people with these cancers treated with this device and method will live longer than people not treated in this way. The device gives off ultraviolet radiation whose energy level in the ultraviolet B range is three watts per square meter. The method entails exposure to the device for twenty minutes, three times a week on non-consecutive days. The idea that exposure to ultraviolet that is intense enough might increase the lifespan of people with these cancers comes from an analysis of US state cancer death rates. The more intense the ultraviolet reaching the ground, the fewer people die.

Abstract: Provided is a detection system for detecting abnormalities in a coated substrate having a coating and a substrate, and including a detection device that includes a housing configured to block external sources of light from impinging on the coated substrate, a light source array including a plurality of light sources and configured to be arranged to direct light upon the coated substrate, an optical imaging system configured to capture a video data stream and still images of the coating and an underlying surface of the substrate including structure features comprising any abnormalities in the coated substrate, an on-board embedded system to control the light source array and the optical imaging system and perform real-time processing to correct spatial and temporal variations in intensity of the plurality of light sources of the light source array, and spatial and temporal variations in sensitivity and optical Narcissus effect of the optical imaging system.

Abstract: Provided is a detection system for detecting abnormalities in a coated substrate having a coating and a substrate, and including a detection device that includes a housing configured to block external sources of light from impinging on the coated substrate, a light source array including a plurality of light sources and configured to be arranged to direct light upon the coated substrate, an optical imaging system configured to capture a video data stream and still images of the coating and an underlying surface of the substrate including structure features comprising any abnormalities in the coated substrate, an on-board embedded system to control the light source array and the optical imaging system and perform real-time processing to correct spatial and temporal variations in intensity of the plurality of light sources of the light source array, and spatial and temporal variations in sensitivity and optical Narcissus effect of the optical imaging system.

Abstract: Provided is a system for detecting abnormalities in underlying surface of a coated substrate that includes a housing blocking external sources of light from impinging on the coated substrate; an array of light sources, matched in bandwidth to the transmission spectrum of the coating, arranged to direct light upon the coated substrate; an optical imaging system matched to the wavelength range of the light source array and positioned to collect reflected and scattered light from the substrate and generate an image of the structural features including any abnormalities in the substrate; and an onboard embedded system, providing real-time image processing to correct spatial and temporal variations in the light source array intensity and optical imaging system sensitivity. The optical imaging system includes a focal plane array matched in bandwidth to the transmission spectrum of the coating, and a flat optical window configured to reduce the optical Narcissus effect.

Abstract: A system includes a wearable device, a second device remote from and in communication with the wearable device, a processor configured to generate a control signal representative of an event occurring in an environment related to the wearable device and/or the second device, and a haptic output device configured to provide haptic feedback based on the generated control signal.

Abstract: A system includes a wearable device, a second device remote from and in communication with the wearable device, a processor configured to generate a control signal representative of an event occurring in an environment related to the wearable device and/or the second device, and a haptic output device configured to provide haptic feedback based on the generated control signal.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of vehicular antenna assemblies and methods relating to assembling vehicular antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, a vehicular antenna assembly generally includes a dielectric antenna carrier and at least one antenna coupled to the dielectric antenna carrier. The at least one antenna includes a lower end portion that extends downwardly relative to the dielectric antenna carrier. The lower end portion is positionable within an opening in a printed circuit board and/or positionable in electrical contact with a contact member along the printed circuit board when the dielectric antenna carrier and the at least one antenna are moved relatively downward toward the printed circuit board.

Abstract: Various embodiments herein each include at least one of systems, methods, software, and data structures for product identifier not-on-file imaging system and processing. Some such embodiments include solutions that automate capturing and communicating images of imaged items for which an item identifier (e.g., UPC DIGIMARC) cannot be located to facilitate correction and updating of product lookup databases to remove inefficiencies and sub-optimal experiences and realization at checkout. One such embodiment in the form of a method includes delivering, to a product pricing update location, an image of an item presented to a product scanner for scanning upon an occurrence of an item-not-on-file event indicating an unsuccessful price lookup database query performed with regard to an item identifier read by the product scanner from the presented item.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of multilayer printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) that integrally define or include patch antenna radiating elements. The radiating elements may be defined or formed from electrically-conductive layers of the PCBAs. Also disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of antenna assemblies, systems, or modules comprising such multilayer PCBAs.

Abstract: A wavelength convertor includes a beam splitter which splits a pulsed laser beam at wavelength ?p into a first higher power pulse portion and a second low power pulse portion. A fiber super continuum (SC) generator is coupled to receive the second pulse portion which converts the second pulse portion into a SC pulse having a bandwidth of >100 nm including a narrow spectral portion at wavelength ?s. An optical parametric amplifier (OPA) having a periodically poled material is included with domains arranged to provided quasi-phase matching for amplification at ?s and pumping at ?p. The arrival of the SC pulse portion at ?s and the first pulse portion at the OPA is synchronized to overlap in time. The OPA is seeded by the SC pulse portion at ?s and pumped by the first pulse portion to provide an amplified OPA seed at ?s.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of multilayer printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) that integrally define or include patch antenna radiating elements. The radiating elements may be defined or formed from electrically-conductive layers of the PCBAs. Also disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of antenna assemblies, systems, or modules comprising such multilayer PCBAs.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of multiband vehicular antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly for installation to a vehicle body wall is disclosed. The antenna assembly generally includes an antenna comprising electrical conductors along first and second sides of the first antenna that are interconnected to thereby define an electrical path extending around at least part of the antenna. The antenna is configured to be operable within multiple frequency bands including at least a first frequency band, a second frequency band higher than the first frequency band, and a third frequency band higher than the second frequency band. For example, an exemplary embodiment includes an antenna operable within multiple frequency bands including AM (amplitude modulation), FM (frequency modulation), and DAB-III (digital audio broadcasting) frequency bands.

Abstract: A system includes a wearable device, a second device remote from and in communication with the wearable device, a processor configured to generate a control signal representative of an event occurring in an environment related to the wearable device and/or the second device, and a haptic output device configured to provide haptic feedback based on the generated control signal.

Abstract: A wearable device may be configured to generate feedback based on an event that occurs in an environment related to the wearable device. The wearable device may include, for example, a processor configured to generate a control signal representative of an event occurring in an environment related to the wearable device and at least a first haptic output device disposed at a first position at the wearable device. The first haptic output device may be configured to provide haptic feedback based on the generated control signal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclose for auto-steering of an auto-guided vehicle. A sensor coupled to a steering shaft detects when an operator requests control of the vehicle. The sensor then transmits information indicative of the request to one or more controllers of an auto-guidance system, which initiates a shutdown of auto-steering functions. In this way, the system quickly reverts to manual steering in an automatically guided and steered vehicle.